It has been a full year since news of COVID-19 broke, and unfortunately, most countries are still struggling to contain the outbreak.

Safe to say, the pandemic is still not under control.

People are still discouraged from social activities or spending too much time outdoors, where the chances of getting the virus are significantly higher. As a result, individuals are compelled to stay indoors.

While this is an excellent time to be crafty with the myriad of things you can do at home, there is only so much you can do indoors to entertain yourself, resulting in listlessness and general boredom.

As it is, life in isolation and quarantine can be dismal, but with the pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, it would seem like spending more time at home would form an integral part of our current normal. Needless to say, after spending a full year struggling to adapt to the norm of staying indoors, life at home can quickly get boring.

Suddenly, the stress and boredom you once felt were so novel when news of the outbreak first emerged does not feel quite as novel anymore. After a full year of living amid a pandemic, staying at home strangely feels like a self-imposed punishment. You struggle with the resulting ennui and you find yourself constantly itching to go out, but you are not alone.

Most people are struggling with cabin fever and are getting stir crazy from spending too much time indoors. Their once adequately-sized affordable condo in Las Pinas or elsewhere would suddenly feel small, cramped, and just slightly ever incommodious.

Unfortunately, while the world can empathize with your plight, going out and interacting with people is still discouraged.The virus is still very real, and the best way you can avoid contracting it yourself is to limit your time outside. Similarly, limiting your interactions with other people, avoiding social gatherings and indoor establishments can already be of significant help to your loved ones and community.

That said, you should do your part in containing the virus and limiting its spread by maintaining social distancing protocols and practicing proper hygiene. Simply said, staying home is still very much encouraged. If you have already exhausted the typical and conventional quarantine pastimes of streaming Netflix and trying your hand at baking, you will inevitably be looking for new things to do. Luckily, this article exists to address specifically just that. Below is a list of ways to pass the time at home to keep you entertained while being productive.

What to do when staying at home gets boring

1) Clear out your wardrobe

Channel your inner Marie Kondo and get organizing! With this much time on your hands, why not sort out the items in your home as not only is this an excellent way to stave off boredom, it allows you to do some sprucing up as well.

Dedicate your newfound time and attention to sorting out the items in your home. You can start with something small and manageable such as your wardrobe. Declutter your closet and ditch items that you have not worn in a while.

Similarly, you can use this time to coordinate your clothes into sections, making it easier for you to mix and match in the mornings. Apart from rewarding you with a more organized closet, clearing out your wardrobe is also an avenue for you to rediscover old favorites or be inspired by new sartorial ensembles.

2) Hone and refine your cooking skills

With so much time in your hands, you have the opportunity to try out new skills or refine existing ones. If you did not quite master cooking skills during the first lockdown, you might want to circle back and try again.

Start with the basics and look for easy cooking tutorial videos online. Once you get the hang of it, work your way up and continue refining your newfound skill.

3) Join a virtual experience

We are fortunate to be born at a time wherein almost everything is accessible through the internet. In this time and age, many businesses offer virtual experiences in place of in-person events. These include virtual classes to teach new skills, virtual tours that bring you to cool new places, and even virtual parties.

What makes it even better is that virtual experiences are typically cheaper than normal events—plus, you get to meet people from all over the world without running the risk of exposing yourself to the virus.

4) Take control of your finances

While it should not take a pandemic for you to revisit your savings account, you should take this opportunity to know where you stand financially and plan for the future.

It may not incite the same excitement as the other items found in this list, but sometimes, it takes a pandemic to make you realize where you stand financially. If you are not insured yet, you might want to use this time to contemplate getting coverage.

5) Call your family and friends

Being socially distant does not mean having to forego all social interactions entirely. Keep in mind that you are not the only one who is self-isolating, and in these trying times, your loved ones will certainly appreciate hearing from you.

So, if you are missing anyone, in particular, call them or send them a text message to let them know that you are thinking of them. You can also use this time as an opportunity to catch up and find out what they have been doing while self-isolating.

6) Treat yourself to a spa day at home

In lieu of making a trip to your favorite spa and salon, why not set up a makeshift spa in your very own home? It may take a bit of work, but it will certainly be fun and enjoyable—plus it gives you something different to do.

You can start by filling your tub with bubbles using your favorite bath bomb. You can then light some candles, play some mood music, soak yourself in the soapy water, and disconnect from the world.

If you can spare a few hours of your day and dedicate it to setting a spa at home, you may find that relaxing at home can be possible too.

7) Plan your first post-pandemic trip

While we may not know when it will be completely safe to travel again, it does not hurt to think of the prospect. That said, you can get yourself psyched and excited about visiting foreign destinations after all of this is over.

So, talk to your family or friends and come up with destinations to indulge your wanderlust once we can safely travel and revisit foreign countries.

8) Decorate your home

As you have so much time in your hands, you might want to take this opportunity to get creative and decorate your home. You can do this by embarking on a redecorating endeavor in your actual home.

If you are not committed to the project just yet, you can dip your toes into the activity by creating different Pinterest boards for different rooms in your home. When you are ready, you can take a look at your boards and start from there.

9) Learn a language

Complement your future travel plans by learning the language and dialect of the country or place you intend to visit. You can challenge yourself to learn a new language in just a few weeks, but if you are feeling bold, learn two languages in a month.

Today, there is a myriad of apps and websites that give you lessons free of charge. That said, you have no excuse not to take this activity up, considering that you have all the resources and the time to do so.

10) Take an online class

Before the pandemic, online learning has already seen a surge in popularity. Today, students of all agents wish to continue their educations and advance their careers. Others may simply want to learn something new. Online classes typically give you all the benefits of a traditional and conventional education sans the exorbitant costs.

Creative endeavors such as photography and illustration, writing, and even academic subjects like philosophy and biology all have online classes. All you need to do is to sign up for one and begin learning.

11) Meditate

The uncertainty of today’s times may make some of us feel uneasy, anxious, and stressed. To address this, regular meditation is recommended.

Besides helping you reduce negative feelings, regular meditation is also a good skill to learn if you wish to reduce depression, boost well-being and improve memory function.

12) Stream a live concert or dance party

Attending live events might not be an option these days, but the good thing is that concerts, opera, dance, and even club nights have shifted to online streams. What makes it even better is that they are all free of charge!

That said, check the social media accounts of any of your favorite artists, musicians, or organizations as there is a likely chance that they have a live stream scheduled for you to watch. All you need to do is set an alarm for it so that you would not miss it.

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